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Exciting plans to transform Cheltenham General and Gloucestershire Royal Hospitals as part of a £39.5m investment have taken a step forward after planning applications were submitted.

It has been agreed that the provision of X-ray services in Gloucestershire will be revised on an interim basis to ensure that the most specialist services can continue to be provided safely. The temporary changes are a response to the high levels of radiographer vacancies being experienced in Gloucestershire.

Carboxyhaemoglobin levels (COHb) are indicated when there is a clinical suspicion of carbon monoxide poisoning.

The Quantitative Faecal Immunochemical Test (qFIT) is used to detect occult blood in faeces. qFIT is available as part of a pilot scheme to replace the Guaiac Faecal Occult Blood test (gFOBt), which has not been available in Gloucestershire primary care for several years. The qFIT has many advantages over the gFOBt, for example, qFIT is specific to human haemoglobin so is less influenced by diet and medication than gFOBt.

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Antimicrobial Stewardship is defined as "an organisational or healthcare system wide approach to promoting and monitoring judicious use of antimicrobials to preserve their future effectiveness."

We're working in partnership with Gloucestershire Libraries to promote free digital library services, including thousands of eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines and eNewspapers that can be enjoyed via your smart phone, tablet, or laptop.

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An ultrasound scan is a test that uses high frequency sound waves to build a picture of your baby in the womb. Ultrasound scans are very safe and can be carried out at any stage of pregnancy.

If patient on high dose biotin therapy (>5mg/day) collect sample at least 8 hours after the last dose.

A mucous cyst is a harmless type of ganglion cyst; a fluid filled sac containing a thick jelly-like fluid. They arise around the distal inter-phalangeal joints (the end joints) of the fingers and the end joint of the thumb.

Vitamin D, Vitamin, cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol, 25OHD, 25(OH)D

A sample which is inadequately or inappropriately packaged can present a significant hazard to all those who subsequently have to deal with it. This includes ward staff, porters, drivers and laboratory staff. The following steps will help to minimize the risk from these hazards:

The NHS in Gloucestershire is urging local people to continue to seek urgent medical help if they have symptoms of a potentially serious illness or health condition.

British actress Emma Samms MBE has officially launched a new cancer support service at GRH

When Emma Taylor joins our Walk for Wards event next month, she will be remembering her beloved daughter Erin, mum Yvonne and the care they received before they died.

Access to Work is a publicly funded employment support programme that aims to help disabled people start, or stay in work. The programme provides practical and financial support for those with a disability or a long term physical or mental health condition who are absent from work or finding it difficult to work.